11.18.2024 Construction Progress Update November 18, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the November 4th, 2024 update, the contractor has continued to work on the masonry for the pump and electrical building and has completed the work for the storm water pump and piping.

During the following 2 weeks, the contractor will complete the masonry work on the pump and electrical buildings and begin to construct piping and electrical equipment inside the pump building.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view CMU Masonry of Pump and Electrical Building Continued....

11.04.2024 Construction Progress Update November 4, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the October 9th, 2024 update, the contractor completed backfilling the tank, constructed the tank overflow catch basin and began masonry work on the pump and electrical buildings.

During the following 2 weeks, the contractor will continue the construction of masonry work on the pump and electrical buildings as well as begin installation of the storm water pump and piping.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view CMU Masonry of Pump and Electrical Building.

10.09.2024 Construction Progress Update October 9, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the September 16th, 2024 update, the contractor completed construction of the French drain system and began backfilling the outer edges of the tank.

During the following 2-3 weeks, the contractor will continue to backfill the outer edges of the tank, begin construction of the tank overflow catch basin and piping system and begin masonry work on the pump and electrical buildings. APS will also be onsite to survey the location of the new transformer and switch cabinet that will provide service to the tank.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Backfilling of Tank.

09.16.2024 Construction Progress Update September 16, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the August 26th, 2024 update, the contractor began pressure testing the tank and began construction of the French drain system. The contractor also completed the stem walls and poured the floors for both the pump and electrical buildings.

During the following 2 weeks, the contractor will finalize the pressure testing of the tank, continue the construction of the French drain system, and begin masonry work on the pump and electrical building.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Stem Walls and Floor Concrete Pours for Pump and Electrical Buildings.

08.26.2024 Construction Progress Update August 26, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the August 5th, 2024 update, the contractor has removed all concrete forms and scaffolding from the interior of the tank.

This week, the contractor will conduct a final walkthrough of the interior of the tank and begin the construction of the stem walls, curbing and pedestals for the pump building and electrical building. Upon completion, the contractor will begin masonry work for both buildings as well.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Exterior and Interior of Tank.

08.05.2024 Construction Progress Update August 5, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the July 12th, 2024 update, the contractor successfully completed the roof deck of the tank, which required two separate concrete pour events.

For the next 2-4 weeks, the contractor will remove all concrete forms and scaffolding from the interior of the tank and install piping to pressure test the tank.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Roof Concrete Deck Pours.

07.12.2024 Construction Progress Update July 12, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the June 24th, 2024 update, the contractor completed the installation of the rebar and concrete forms for the tank roof and electrical conduits.

The concrete for the roof decks requires two separate concrete pour events.

Due to mechanical failures, the pour event that was scheduled for July 8 th did not take place and has been rescheduled. The FIRST of the TWO roof deck concrete pour events is now scheduled to occur on Sunday, July 14th at 11:00 P.M. and will continue until approximately 6:00 A.M the morning of July 15th.

Please see the following link for the formal notification that was emailed to the surrounding property owners.

Arizona Water Company understands the inconvenience the rescheduling of this pour event may be to some property owners and appreciates the support and great working relationships that have been established throughout the construction process of this underground water storage tank.

The SECOND of the TWO roof deck concrete pour events is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 22nd. A formal written letter will be provided confirming the date and time for the event once it has been scheduled.

07.08.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of July 8, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the June 24th, 2024 update, the contractor completed the installation of the rebar and concrete forms for the tank roof and electrical conduits.

The concrete for the roof decks requires two separate concrete pour events.

The FIRST of the TWO roof deck concrete pour events is scheduled for tonight, July 8th at 11:00 P.M. and will continue until approximately 6:00 A.M the morning of July 9th. A formal written letter was previously provided to surrounding property owners notifying them of the pour event.

Arizona Water Company understands the inconvenience this pour event may be to some property owners and appreciates the support and great working relationships that have been established throughout the construction process of this underground water storage tank.

The SECOND of the TWO roof deck concrete pour events is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 22nd. A formal written letter will be provided confirming the date and time for the event once it has been scheduled.

Click the following link to view Concrete Forms and Electrical Conduits.

06.24.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of June 24, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the May 27th, 2024 update, the contractor has continued to install scaffolding inside the tank and has continued constructing the roof concrete forms and rebar. Electrical conduits will also be installed during the following week in preparation for the roof deck concrete pours.

The concrete for the roof decks will require two separate concrete pour events.

The FIRST of the TWO roof deck concrete pour events is tentatively scheduled for July 8th at 11:00 P.M. A written notification confirming this pour event will be provided to the surrounding property owners.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Tank Roof Scaffolding and Concrete Forms.

05.27.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of May 27, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the May 13th, 2024 update, the contractor completed wrapping the tank with prestressing wiring and also completed applying shotcrete to the tank walls.

During the next couple of weeks, the contractor will continue to install scaffolding inside the tank, begin constructing the roof concrete forms, and will install rebar in preparation for the roof slab concrete pours. The concrete for the roof slabs will require two separate concrete pour events.

The FIRST of the TWO roof pours is tentatively scheduled for June 20th at 2:00 a.m. The date and time of this first pour will be confirmed within the next couple of weeks as construction of the concrete forms progresses.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Tank Prestressing Wiring and Scaffolding.

05.13.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of May 13, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the April 15th, 2024 update, all twenty-one (21) tank columns have been poured and all wall panels have been erected. During the next few weeks, the contractor will be wrapping the wall panels with prestressing wiring and applying shotcrete around the tank walls.

In addition, the contractor will begin constructing the roof concrete forms and installing rebar in preparation for the roof slab concrete pours. The concrete for the roof slabs will require two separate concrete pour events. The times and dates of these concrete pour events will be provided as part of a future construction update.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Tank Columns and Walls.

04.15.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of April 15, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the March 25th, 2024 update, the tank floor was successfully poured on April 2nd, 2024. The contractor required a total of 26 trucks to safely deliver and pour 265 yards of concrete.

In addition, the contractor has begun pouring and constructing the footings for the tank columns as well as constructing the tank wall panels

This will continue for the next several weeks.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Concrete Pour – Tank Floor.

03.25.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of March 25, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the March 11th, 2024 update, the walls of the sump were successfully poured, concluding the pouring of the sump.

28 yards of concrete are scheduled to be poured on Friday March 29, 2024 at approximately 11 a.m. to construct the tank wall panels.

Additional wall panels will also be poured on Monday April 1, 2024 followed by the pouring 265 yards to construct the tank floor on Tuesday April 2, 2024 as detailed below.

Tuesday April 2, 2024

• Contractor will be onsite at approximately 2:00 a.m.
• 265 yards of concrete will be poured from approximately 3:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
• Contractor will continue to be onsite for the finishing process of the floor slab until approximately 2:00 pm.

The remainder of the week will consist of framing the footing forms of the tank columns in preparation for pouring the week of Monday April 8th, 2024.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Concrete Pour – Sump Walls.

03.11.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of March 11th, 2024

Dear Neighbor,
Since the February 12th , 2024 update, site grading was completed, and materials were delivered to the site.

Twenty-four (24) yards of concrete were poured successfully on February 29th , 2024 to complete the sump floor.

The sump walls are scheduled to be poured on March 12th , 2024 and the floor of the tank is tentatively scheduled to be poured on March 30th , 2024 from 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Concrete Pour – Sump Floor.

02.12.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of February 12, 2024

Dear Neighbor:
Since the January 15th 2024 update, the Company has successfully completed all the blasting for the project. The blast material has been removed from the site and engineered material will be delivered to grade the site and begin construction of the tank subgrade this week.

During this week, the contractor will also stage equipment onsite to begin construction of the tank floor and walls the week of February 26th, 2024

The Contractor will also begin to stage equipment onsite and will begin constructing the storage tank during the first 2 weeks of February 2024.

Construction of the storage tank itself is scheduled to continue until August of 2024.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Click the following link to view Tank Excavation Progress.

01.15.2024 Construction Progress Update Week of January 15, 2024

Dear Neighbor:
Since the December 11 th 2023, update, the Company has continued to successfully haul material offsite, removing and transporting more than 70 truckloads per day. This week, blast crews will drill blast holes for the tank sump in preparation for the project’s final blasting event.
The blast is scheduled to occur on January 17 th , 2024 at 12:00 P.M. (noon).

After the final blast for the tank sump is complete, the last of the blast material will be hauled offsite beginning the week of January 22nd, 2024. After the blast material is removed, the contractor will grade and survey the site accordingly and begin construction on the subgrade for the storage tank.

The Contractor will also begin to stage equipment onsite and will begin constructing the storage tank during the first 2 weeks of February 2024.

Construction of the storage tank itself is scheduled to continue until August of 2024.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

As always, the date and times of the blast events are tentative and subject to change due to weather, safety, construction progress and/or the direction or recommendation of the agencies working alongside Arizona Water Company on this project.

12.11.2023 Construction Progress Update Week of December 11, 2023

Dear Neighbor:
Since the November 13th, 2023 update, the Company has completed 7 successful blast events on the site.
The final blasting events are scheduled to occur between 1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. on the following dates:
Monday, December 12th, 2023
Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Monday, December 18th, 2023
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Material is continuously being hauled offsite via excavators and blast crews will continue to drill as needed in preparation for the remaining blasting events listed above.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the tree salvage plan.

Additional updates, dates and times will be provided if the tentative schedule should change and/or if any additional blasting events are required.

11.13.2023 Construction Progress Update Week of November 13, 2023

Dear Neighbor:
Since the October 30th, 2023 update, grading of the site was completed which allowed blast crews to mobilize to the site, drill and perform a successful test blast on November 8th, 2023. Additional blasting is scheduled to occur between 1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. on the following dates:
Monday, November 13th, 2023
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
Monday, November 20th, 2023

Following the November 20th blast, material will be hauled offsite via excavators and blast crews will resume drilling in preparation for additional blasting that is tentatively scheduled to occur after Thanksgiving.

In addition, the Company has continued to closely water and monitor the trees offsite as part of the salvage plan.

Additional updates, dates and times will be provided if the tentative schedule should change.

10.30.2023 Construction Progress Update Week of October 30, 2023

Dear Neighbor:
Since the last update, Arizona Water Company has completed relocating the trees offsite where they will be closely monitored and watered. Grading of the site will resume the week of October 30th with material being hauled offsite. Blasting crews will mobilize to the site the week of November 6th and begin pre-blast drilling. A test blast is scheduled for November 8th, with actual blasting of the site occurring on November 9th between 1-2 P.M. Additional updates will be provided if the tentative schedule should change.

Click the following link to view Tree Relocation Photos.

10.09.2023 Construction Progress Update Week of October 9, 2023

Dear Neighbor:
Since the July 17, 2023 update, Arizona Water Company has completed construction of the temporary access road and has began clearing the site in preparation for site excavation which includes fencing the property and salvaging the trees. The construction that is planned for the following week is to continue to water and monitor the trees in preparation for their relocation and salvaging approximately during the week of October 23rd, 2023.

Click the following link to view Temporary Access Road Photos.

07.17.2023 Letter to neighbors which was mailed out

Dear Neighbor:
Arizona Water Company ("Arizona Water") will soon begin construction on an underground 1.5 million gallon water storage tank and booster pump station, located at the intersection of Arizona State Highway 179 and West Mallard Road. Once complete, the new underground storage tank and booster pump station will provide the necessary storage to meet drinking water and fire flow demands in the southern end of the Sedona water system.

As your neighbor, Arizona Water wants to keep you informed about the status of the project. To that end, we will send regular updates to our neighbors by U.S. Mail and place updates and relevant information about the project on our website, www.azwater.com.

Various site preparation activities will commence in August 2023, beginning with a temporary entrance to the property at the intersection of Arizona State Highway 179 and West Mallard Road to minimize construction equipment and traffic in the neighborhood.

Excavation of the site by blasting is scheduled to commence at the end of summer 2023 and completed by the end of 2023.

Construction of the tank itself is expected to take approximately 18 months and will commence upon completion of site excavation.

Our goal is to complete this project safely and on-time while minimizing the overall impact to our neighbors during construction.

If you have any questions, please call our local Sedona office at 928-282-7092. We look forward to hearing your questions.

Very truly yours,
John Snickers
Division Manager

To download a PDF version of this letter, click here.